Meet Klasha “Shay” Ray of The NICCE Company in Orange County

Today we’d like to introduce you to Klasha “Shay” Ray.

Klasha “Shay”, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’m a mother of two, a Fire Department EM, owner of the NICCE Company LLC, and served six years in the US Air Force! I personally love to workout. Exercise relieves stress, feeling good about how you look builds confidence and having “me time” heals the mind. I’ve always held a position where I help others, my fitness business and my travel service are just another way of doing what I love, helping others.

I’m usually helping people out of life-changing devastating situations so fitness and travel bring balance. I’m helping others reach their fitness goals or creating one of a kind vacation experiences. I love to travel and had the opportunity to travel while serving my country. So one day, I had an “a-ha” moment to help other women feel comfortable about who they are and their bodies while also creating a travel experience. From there, my fitness business: GetNICCE (Nutritional Imaginative Competitive Coaching Exercise) ™ Fitness and my travel service business: TravelNICCE (Navigating International Convenient Charter Escapes)™ created The Esteem Retreat! The ultimate fitness retreat for women!

Has it been a smooth road?
Not at all but that’s the fun part! The bumpy road, the challenges, etc. they enhance my creativity! Had it been a smooth road, I don’t think I would appreciate my wins. My biggest challenge is getting over my own doubt sometimes, believing in my ideas and that others will enjoy the experiences I create with fitness and travel. No matter how grand my ideas, I believe in them and so far others have too! Time is also a big challenge! I always feel like I don’t have enough but I’m an excellent organizer and somehow, I make this busy life work!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into The NICCE Company story. Tell us more about the business.
The GetNICCE fitness experience is so much more than just getting your body nice (NICCE), this is about the total package. My programs are beyond personal training, they are wellness programs. And I’m proud to offer the whole package to my clients.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “complete physical, mental, and social well-being – and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” But research suggests that, despite this, Americans may still define health in a narrow way. https://www.who.int/

So our programs offer just that…your complete health! Our 3-Fit Method is:
• Fit-esteem: Physical
• Health-esteem: Mental
• Self-esteem: Social well-being

And that’s why my mission statement is, “Healthy comes in ALL shapes and sizes, so what is YOUR perfect?”™ What we offer: Weight Management, Mindfulness, Life Changing Nutrition Guidance, Accountability, and Ongoing Support!

I’m also an independent travel agent. I started TravelNICCE my travel service business to assist large groups, from family reunions to corporate retreats with their travel plans. I also specialize in creating a beautiful romantic experience for couples. Being an independent travel agent is also how I plan my Fitness Retreat’s at such incredibly low prices! What’s setting my travel business apart right now during the pandemic is that I’m offering local weekend getaways to my clients. I’m helping them discover things to do in their own backyards, to be a tourist in their own areas! Most people aren’t ready to travel far but everyone still wants something to do so the summer feels like summer. I’m creating vacation packages for clients’ right here locally but it feels like an island getaway!

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
It can only go up from here! This pandemic has allowed everyone to tap into their creativity and think outside of the box. People have time to focus on the things we sometimes take for granted: health, self-care, spending time with family, etc. My business is offering everyone a chance to bring these things back into their life with the opportunity for it to become a permanent habit!

Pricing:

• Private Fitness Sessions virtual/in-person start at $30
• Group Fitness Sessions virtual/in-person start at $8
• Weekend Vacation Packages starting as low as $399 for a family of 4

Contact Info:

• Website: www.getniccebodyshop.com
• Phone: 9513634741
• Email: hello@everythingnicce.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingnicce/
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/getnicce-bodyshop-rancho-cucamonga?osq=getnicce+bodyshop
• Other: https://www.travelnicce.com/

Image Credit:
Jordan Noelle Ray

Suggest a story: VoyageLA is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.